FInance Discussion Topic #3

Forum Topic Responses: Students are required to research their selected forum topic, using a minimum of 3 reference sources in addition to the text book, and then compile a 1,000-word response to the forum topic. APA format is required. The answer will be checked for any signs of plagiarism through an online database -- review in Turnitin.com and achieve less than a 20% rating before posting to the course. Be sure to include reference sources. (Please see attachments for lecture information regarding the topics listed).


Comprehensive, forum topic response contributions will be critically graded on the thought quality of the response, work effort, research, and analysis.



Select one of the following forum topics to research and write about:

• Risk & return for portfolios
• Average stock returns
• Risk-free returns
• The Capital Asset Pricing Model
• Diversification
• World financial markets and institutions